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It's amazing,
I worked with a partner that used the outside protector up to 2 years ago, untill he couldn't ump any more because of bad knees.
He always told me by setting up higher and back off the catcher that he never missed a pitch. Well almost most never.I guess Bob was ahead of his time or mabey our time.
I can say one thing for sure, he did an alot of 1-1/2 hr games though.
I think your right, today we would be too concerned that it wasn't politically correct to use one. Lot cooler though.
Don't get me wrong, there are more varities and safer equipment than ever, which is good. I just don't see the outside protector making a great comeback.
I am still waiting for the day when the the Field Umpires will be allowed to wear shorts. Hey we have all the pretty shirts, helmet/masks, Teeshirts and jackets. How about comfort? The boys with the big balls use them, don't they?
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